Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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